FAI BY-LAWS TO THE FAI STATUTES 1996 · FAI STATUTES and FAI BY-LAWS combined make up the FAI...

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Approved by the FAI General Conference 28-29 September 2000

Notification and publication: 26 July 2019 Effective from 10 August 2019

FAI STATUTES and FAI BY-LAWS

combined make up the FAI Constitution

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FEDERATION AERONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE BY-LAWS

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BY-LAWS TO THE FAI STATUTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions ...................................................................................... Page 6

CHAPTER 2 - Membership Rules and Procedures ............................................................ Page 8

CHAPTER 3 - Commission Rules and Procedures ............................................................ Page 10

CHAPTER 4 - The Secretary General and the FAI Head Office ......................................... Page 15

CHAPTER 5 - FAI Business Activities ................................................................................ Page 16

CHAPTER 6 - FAI Publications ........................................................................................... Page 17

CHAPTER 7 - FAI Awards for Individual Disciplines ........................................................... Page 18

CHAPTER 8 - FAI Badges .................................................................................................. Page 30

CHAPTER 9 - FAI Companions of Honour ......................................................................... Page 31

CHAPTER 10 - FAI Recommended Venues for Education. ................................................. Page 33

CHAPTER 11 - Patrons of FAI. ............................................................................................. Page 35


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FAI BY-LAWS

AMENDMENT RECORD

Amendments and complete amended versions of the FAI By-Laws are published by the FAI Head Office.

Where an amendment is agreed, the complete new By-Laws will be published on the appropriate FAI web

page as soon as it is ready. It will take effect on the first of the month agreed for implementation.

EDITION ACTION DATE AMENDED BY

(Signature)

AMENDED BY

NAME

DATE

AMENDED

2009 1 January 2009

Incorporated in the present document

2010 1 January 2010

2011 1 January 2011

2012 3 February 2012

2013 3 January 2013

2014 3 February 2014

2015 3 January 2015

2016 7 January 2016

2017 13 January 2017

2018 4 December 2018

2019 26 July 2019


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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. FAI FLAG AND LOGOS

1.1.1. FAI Air Sport Commissions may design specific emblems for their respective disciplines. The

design must be approved by the FAI Executive Board prior to production and use.

1.1.2. The use of the FAI flag, logos or emblems for any advertising or commercial purposes without

prior written agreement of the Executive Board is prohibited. However, the right to approve the

use of the FAI flag, logos or emblems may be delegated to the FAI Secretary General or to FAI

Members.

1.1.3. Copies of all contracts bearing on the FAI flag, logos or emblems shall be sent to the FAI Head

Office at the earliest practicable moment.

1.1.4. The FAI flag, logos or emblems may be exploited on behalf of FAI in the territory of FAI

Members, provided that such Members (including event organisers) receive an equitable share

of the proceeds thereof, the terms to be established by written agreement.

1.2. RULES FOR TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO FAI INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS

1.2.1. Under Statute 1.8.1, FAI owns and controls all rights relating to FAI events organised wholly or

partly under FAI rules and regulations. FAI Members shall, within their national territories,

enforce FAI ownership of FAI events and require FAI International Sporting Events to be

registered in the FAI Sporting Calendar in accordance with Statute 2.4.2.2.5. Any or all of FAI’s

rights to an FAI event may be transferred by the FAI to an event organiser, subject to the

restrictions indicated below.

1.2.2. Any event organiser who wishes to exploit FAI rights for or at any FAI event shall seek prior

agreement with FAI, in the form of an “Organiser Agreement”. The FAI Head Office shall

maintain a standard format for such agreements and make this available on request to FAI

Members or event organisers.

1.2.3. The rights owned by FAI which may, by agreement, be transferred to event organisers include,

but are not limited to:

– Advertising at or for FAI events

– Use of the event name or logo for merchandising purposes

– Use of any sound, image, program and/or data, whether recorded electronically or

otherwise or transmitted in real time (including specifically all rights to the use of any material,

electronic or other, including software, that forms part of any method or system for judging,

scoring, performance evaluation or information utilised in any FAI Sporting Event).


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1.2.4. Any person or legal entity that accepts responsibility for organising an FAI Event, whether or

not by written agreement, in so doing also accepts the proprietary rights of FAI stated above.

Where no transfer of rights has been agreed in writing, the FAI shall retain all rights to the

event.

1.2.5. Regardless of any agreement on transfer of rights, FAI shall have, free of charge for its own

archival and/or promotional use, full access to any sound and/or visual images of any FAI

Sporting Event. The FAI also reserves the right to arrange at its own expense for any and all

parts of any event to be recorded, filmed and/or photographed for such use, without payment

to the organiser.

1.2.6. FAI may negotiate agreements with FAI Members, other entities authorised by the appropriate

FAI Member or event organisers, for the transfer of all or parts of its rights e to FAI Events or

waive the rights. Any such agreement or waiver shall be signed by FAI Officers in accordance

with Statute 6.1.2.1.3.

1.3. DEFINITION OF AIR SPORT PERSON

1.3.1. A person involved in air sports as recognized by FAI and who is registered either directly with a

NAC or with a sporting organization affiliated to a NAC

1.3.2. There are three basic ways in which a person could become “registered” as an AP:

- Direct individual registration with the NAC that serves as FAI Member.

- Individual registration with a NAC-affiliated national federation.

- Individual registration with a local club under the NAC umbrella (directly or indirectly).

1.3.3. The AP definition embraces not only registered individuals in organisations within the FAI

structure, but also those registered in organisations that are not themselves members of FAI,

but that have an affiliation agreement or sporting license arrangement with a FAI member.

Furthermore, in some cases, AP status has to be given to persons in organisations wholly

outside the FAI structure and to individuals with no institutional affiliation.

1.3.4. However, those individuals who belong to no organisation, but who are APs (for example,

some world record setters) must at some stage “register” in some way with one of the above

categories of organisation, if only to obtain a sporting licence or achieve ratification of a

performance as a national record. The term “registration” includes, but is not limited to

“membership”. Registration may, for the purpose of AP counting, include less close forms of

relationship, such as sporting licence issue. However, it is not intended that the term

“registration” should include people who, for example, take a single trial flying lesson or

parachute jump, but who subsequently display no commitment to air sports.


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CHAPTER 2

MEMBERSHIP RULES AND PROCEDURES

2.1. APPLICATION FOR FAI ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

2.1.1. To join the FAI as an Active Member the applicant shall forward to the FAI Head Office a letter

of application appropriately signed by its President, Secretary General or other duly authorised

persons. This application shall be accompanied by :

2.1.1.1. – its Statutes and By-Laws, if any, in duplicate

2.1.1.2. – the names of its officers and the members of its Board of Directors

2.1.1.3. – the address of its headquarters

2.1.1.4. – a reply to the FAI questionnaire

2.1.1.5. – the payment for the first year's membership dues for the class in which membership is

sought. In addition, if a country has previously had one or more FAI Members that failed to

meet their financial obligations to FAI and as a result were either suspended twice or more

within a 5-year period before resigning from FAI, or were the subject of a formal vote of

expulsion within the previous 10 years, advance payment of one or more years’ membership

subscriptions, or other conditions designed to encourage timely payment, may be imposed at

the discretion of the Executive Board. If the application is not accepted, all payments shall be

returned in full. If the application is referred to a different class than the one requested, and the

applicant agrees to this, the balance of dues shall be paid by the applicant or refunded by the

FAI as the case may be.

2.2. APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

2.2.1. Application for Associate Membership shall follow the same procedure as that prescribed in

paragraph 2.1.1. of these By-Laws.

2.2.2. The application must also include a written commitment that should FAI subsequently accept

an Active Member to represent the same country, the Associate Member shall either affiliate

with said Active Member or resign from FAI.

2.2.3. In cases where the country already has an Active Member, and the application for Associate

Membership is being submitted under the special provisions of Statute 2.5.1.1. as a result of

established breaches of that Active Member’s obligations towards FAI, the application must

also include a written commitment that the Associate Member undertakes to affiliate with the

Active Member or resign from FAI as soon as FAI determines that the present, or any

subsequently elected Active Member is fully compliant with FAI’s Active Membership

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2.3. APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY MEMBERSHIP

2.3.1. Application for Temporary Membership shall follow the same procedure as that described in

paragraph 2.1.1 of these By-Laws.

2.3.2. The application must also include a written commitment from the applicant to work towards

fulfilment of the requirements for Active / Associate Membership.

2.4. VOTING AT GENERAL CONFERENCE

2.4.1. Members who have not paid their membership fees by March 31 are not in good standing.

Payments have to be received on the FAI bank accounts two weeks before the opening of the

General Conference.


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CHAPTER 3

COMMISSION RULES AND PROCEDURES

3.1. REPRESENTATION AT MEETINGS OF FAI COMMISSIONS

3.1.1. Each Active Member or Associate may appoint one Delegate and one Alternate Delegate to

each FAI Air Sport Commission (other than the FAI Air Sport General Commission) and

Technical Commission. New appointments and persons retiring from NAC Delegate or

Alternate Delegate duty shall be reported to the FAI Head Office without delay. Proper

credentials must be presented to the FAI Head Office from the Member organisation

concerned

3.1.2. Annually, an up-to-date list of all duly appointed Delegates and Alternate Delegates shall be

distributed with the General Conference Agenda, Annexes and Minutes.

3.1.3. At any time an Active or Associate Member may appoint a representative who may take the place of the Delegate or Alternate Delegate for the duration of the concerned meeting if those individuals are prevented from attending a meeting, by presenting proper credentials with copies direct to the FAI Head Office. The delegate and alternate delegates would remain the recipients of all FAI official information and it would be the NAC’s responsibility to forward any communication concerning the meeting to the representative. The representative would have same voting rights as the delegate or alternate delegate but could not be elected to a Bureau function.

3.1.4. An Active or Associate Member who has not appointed a Delegate to an FAI Air Sport

Commission or Technical Commission may be represented at meetings of those bodies by a

non-voting Observer.

3.1.5. Observers may attend Commission meetings subject to the permission of the Commission

President. Observers have no vote and may only speak to the meeting with the permission of

the Commission President.

3.1.6. If an FAI Member is unable to appoint a delegate who is either a citizen or resident of that

Member's country, the FAI Member may appoint an individual who is a citizen or resident of

another country provided that prior approval has been obtained from the FAI Member of that

country, and that the person concerned has not represented another FAI Member during the

previous 3 years.

3.1.7. Each Air Sport Commission may nominate a representative to attend meetings and to receive

papers of each of the Technical Commissions. Such representatives may speak, but have no

vote at such meetings.


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3.2. OFFICIALS OF FAI AIR SPORT COMMISSIONS AND TECHNICAL COMMISSIONS

3.2.1. Each FAI Air Sport Commission and Technical Commission shall have a "Bureau", normally

comprising the following officials:

- its President,

- one or more Vice-Presidents,

- one or more Secretaries.

3.2.2. If, between meetings of a Commission, the Bureau must exercise certain responsibilities, this

delegation of powers and the resulting mandate shall be precisely defined by the parent body.

3.2.3. Decisions taken by the Bureau shall be communicated immediately to the FAI Head Office for

information and shall in due course be recorded by the Commission concerned.

3.2.4. Each Commission shall elect a President from among its approved Delegates or the existing

President. If there is only one candidate the election may be by acclamation, unless a secret

ballot is requested by an approved Delegate or his Alternate. In cases where there is more

than one candidate or where a secret ballot is requested by an approved Delegate or his

Alternate, the election shall be by secret ballot. If an absolute majority is not obtained in the

first vote, a second vote shall be taken at which a plurality shall carry the election.

3.2.5. Presidents may be re-elected for an unlimited number of terms and shall take office upon

election.

3.2.6. The President of an FAI Commission shall have the following duties:

3.2.6.1. - To represent the Commission over which he presides.

3.2.6.2. - During the Commission meetings, to direct the discussions and ensure compliance with the

FAI Statutes, By-Laws, Sporting Code and Internal Regulations if any; however, he shall

not take part in any vote, except as provided for in paragraph 3.3.7.

3.2.6.3. - To prepare in writing a yearly report on the work done by his or her Commission and submit

this report to the General Conference. When invited, the President shall present the report

in person, verbally, to the General Conference. Further, special reports shall be made when

requested by the FAI General Conference, the FAI Executive Board, or the FAI President.

3.2.6.4. - To review minutes of meetings or records of decisions as prepared by the Commission

Secretary and ensure that approved version is provided to the FAI Head Office. This shall

be done not later than 60 days after the meeting.

3.2.6.5. - A Commission President who has been nominated as his FAI Member's delegate shall no

longer represent his Member's views while holding office on that Commission, and the

Member's Alternate Delegate or another representative shall represent that Member's

views and vote on behalf of that Member for the period the President holds office

3.2.6.6. - In the case of the President of an Air Sport Commission, to serve as a Vice-President of

FAI.

3.2.7. Each FAI Air Sports Commission and Technical Commission may confer upon an outgoing

President the title of Commission President of Honour. The Honoree may, if agreed to by the

Member of the FAI he represented, be invited to take part in subsequent meetings of the

Commission concerned.

3.2.8. The Members of each FAI Air Sport Commission and Technical Commission shall elect by


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plurality vote one or more Vice-Presidents from among its approved Delegates. If there is only

one candidate the election may be by acclamation, unless a secret ballot is requested by an

approved Delegate or his Alternate. In cases where there is more than one candidate or where

a secret ballot is requested by an approved Delegate or his Alternate, the election shall be by

secret ballot.

3.2.9. A Vice-President shall continue to represent the FAI Member of which he is a Delegate unless

he is called upon to act as President.

3.2.10. Vice-Presidents may be re-elected for an unlimited number of terms and shall take office upon

election.

3.2.11. The Secretary of a Commission shall be elected by plurality vote and may be re-elected for an

unlimited number of terms. If there is only one candidate the election may be by acclamation,

unless a secret ballot is requested by an approved Delegate or his Alternate. In cases where

there is more than one candidate or where a secret ballot is requested by an approved

Delegate or his Alternate, the election shall be by secret ballot.

3.2.12. The Secretary may be chosen from outside the Commission, subject to agreement by the

Member who would be responsible for issuing a Sporting License to the person concerned as

per FAI’s Rights of representation (Sporting Code General Section 8.1.3.6).

3.2.13. The Secretary shall be responsible for preparing and sending the draft minutes or records of

decision of each meeting to its President as soon as possible after that meeting's

adjournment, keeping in mind the requirement of 3.4.6.

3.2.14. The Secretary, if not a Delegate, shall have no voting rights.

3.3. COMMISSION VOTING RULES

3.3.1. Subject to the provisions of Sections 3.1. and 3.2., each Delegate to an FAI Air Sport

Commission or Technical Commission shall have one vote. In case the Delegate is unable to

exercise this right, and subject to the provisions of Sections 3.1. and 3.2., the Alternate may

vote on behalf of the Delegate.

3.3.2. If no alternate delegate is available and if no substitute has been appointed under the

provisions of 3.1.3, a proxy may be given to one of the other delegates, except to the

Commission President, who shall not have the right to cast proxy votes. All proxies must be

given in writing and be signed by the President or Secretary General of the FAI Member

concerned.

3.3.3. A Delegate may represent and vote on behalf of only one other Member of the FAI.

3.3.5 A secret ballot shall be compulsory when requested by any one of the Delegates or their

representatives attending a meeting.

3.3.6. Unless otherwise specified in Commissions' Internal Regulations, decisions shall be taken on

an absolute majority vote.

3.3.7. In the event of a tie in two successive votes, the President shall cast a deciding vote without

appeal.

3.3.8. Voting rules for bestowing FAI awards are subject to special provisions contained elsewhere in

these By-Laws.


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3.4. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR COMMISSIONS

3.4.1. A Commission shall meet when convened by its President or, in his or her absence, the senior

ranking Vice-President available.

3.4.2. The notice convening the meeting shall be sent in good time to all approved Commission

Delegates and the FAI members by the FAI Head Office, but not later than forty five days

before the date fixed for the meeting.

3.4.3. Commissions, except for CASI, shall normally meet at, or in the vicinity of, the FAI Head

Office. When meeting elsewhere is under consideration, freedom of entry to the country

concerned shall be a determinant factor. A Commission that has voted by an absolute majority

(>50%) to meet in another place shall inform the FAI Secretary General and consult with him

about fixing a suitable date. In any case, Commissions shall meet in the vicinity of FAI Head

Office at least once every third year. In addition, the host organisation shall pay all costs,

including suitable travel from FAI Head Office to the meeting place, hotel accommodation, and

administrative expenses of the FAI Secretary General and/or his authorized representatives. The host organisation may charge a registration fee for the range of services and events

offered in connection with meetings held elsewhere than at FAI Head Office. However, no

approved delegate to a Commission shall be refused entry to Commission plenary or sub-

committee working sessions on the ground that he has not registered. CASI meetings shall be

held alongside the FAI General Conference.

3.4.4. A detailed Agenda for each Commission meeting shall be prepared at the direction of the

President and shall be sent to the FAI Head Office in time to allow the distribution to all

approved Commission Delegates and the FAI Members by the FAI Head Office not later than

forty five days before the date fixed for the meeting. The Commission's plenary meeting

cannot make final decisions on items that do not appear on the agenda. For new items to be

added to the agenda, at least two-thirds of the voting Delegates present must agree.

3.4.5. Commissions shall be entitled to call on specialists for advice.

3.4.6. The minutes or records of decision of each meeting shall be provided to FAI Head Office

within sixty (60) days after the meeting and, in conformity with By-Law 6.1.1., notice of their

publication shall be sent by the FAI Head Office to all Members of the Commission and to FAI

Members as soon as possible thereafter.

3.5. RULES FOR COMMISSION COMMITTEES, SUBCOMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS

3.5.1. The presidency of committees, subcommittees and working groups shall usually be held by

Delegates to the Commission which created the committee, subcommittee or working group.

Depending on the term of office chosen by the Commission (according to Statutes 5.1.2.8),

Presidents shall be elected for one-year or two-year terms by the parent body and may be re-

elected.

3.5.2. In the event that the presidency of a committee, subcommittee or working group is not to be

held by a Commission Delegate the nomination shall be subject to the agreement of the

Delegate from the prospective electee's FAI Member.

3.5.3. Any proposal by a committee, subcommittee or working group shall be subject to the approval


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of the Commission concerned.

3.6. CIACA SPECIFIC SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

3.6.1. In order to avoid confusion with the scope of activities of other commissions, the CIACA (FAI

Amateur Built and Experimental Aircraft Commission) scope of activities is defined as:

3.6.1.1. Actively cooperating and exploiting synergies with the other Commissions

3.6.1.2. Contributing to the aims and objectives of FAI (such as education activities, regulatory matters,

cooperation with FAI Commissions and Member organisations, etc.)

3.6.1.3 Promoting the design, construction and operation of Amateur-built / Homebuilt experimental

aircraft, as well as the reconstruction and restoration of vintage aircraft

3.6.1.4 Establishing and keeping current Sporting Codes and Rules for aircraft building competitions

and/or flying competitions open to amateur-built/homebuilt experimental or restored aircraft

3.6.1.5 Cooperating with the other FAI Air Sport Commissions in view of achieving international

records using amateur-built/homebuilt experimental aircraft

3.6.1.6 Providing technical expertise and advice to FAI, its Members and Air Sport Commissions

3.6.1.7 Promoting the achievement of sporting performances with aircraft using new technologies

3.6.1.8 Providing watch on new technologies


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CHAPTER 4

THE SECRETARY GENERAL AND THE FAI HEAD OFFICE

4.1. GENERAL

4.1.1. The FAI Secretary General is responsible for the activities of the FAI Head Office. The overall

responsibilities and authority of the FAI Secretary General are set out in Chapter 8 of the FAI

Statutes.

4.2. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

4.2.1. Under the direction of the Secretary General, to assist all the elements of FAI in furthering the

aims and objectives of the organisation;

4.2.2. Maintaining the archives of the FAI;

4.2.3. Homologating all air and space records;

4.2.4. Maintaining the FAI accounts up to date and carrying out such transactions as are required for

the day-to-day activities of the Head Office in accordance with the authorities issued by the

Executive Board, as set out in Statute 7.3.1.

4.2.5. Collecting all payments due to FAI and preparing vouchers for signature by the authorized

individuals.

4.2.6. Establish, maintain and keep up-to-date such electronic communications (including the

Internet) as may be required by FAI’s activities, in conjunction with the constituent elements of

FAI and the airsports community at large.

4.3. FAI WORKING LANGUAGES

4.3.1. English and/or French shall serve as the day to day working languages of the FAI Head Office

and for its correspondence.


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CHAPTER 5

FAI BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

5.1. FAI POLICIES

5.1.1. Notwithstanding the importance of FAI's income producing programmes, air sports, air sport

competition and the quest for improved performance are FAI's principal reasons for existence.

Business programmes must support and not replace these objectives.

5.1.2. The FAI Executive Board may negotiate business programmes and approve and execute

agreements for their implementation.

5.1.3. Any business programmes to be implemented in the territory of a Member shall be discussed

in advance with the affected Member.

5.2. DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE

5.2.1. The distribution of revenue from sporting events shall be specified in the Organizer Agreement

for the event.


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CHAPTER 6

FAI PUBLICATIONS

6.1. GENERAL

6.1.1. FAI shall publish information regarding its activities and meetings and also the list of current air

and space records, using the most appropriate available medium. The FAI Head Office is

responsible for the issuing of all FAI communications.

6.1.2. FAI shall publish annually the principle events of the preceding year, such as Executive Board

elections, the President's Report, Commission Reports, results of FAI Championships, medals

and diplomas, the summary and conclusions of the Annual General Conference, lists of

Commission delegates, membership changes, the FAI calendar and other items of interest.

6.1.3. Other publications, such as a magazine, may be issued with the approval of the Executive

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CHAPTER 7

FAI AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL DISCIPLINES

7.1. GENERAL

7.1.1. The FAI Medals and Diplomas in this Chapter may be awarded only upon the decision of the

appropriate Air Sport or Technical Commission.

7.1.2. The nominating authority (Statute 9.1.3.) shall send nominations for all FAI awards for

individual disciplines to the FAI Head Office, together with citations not exceeding 250 words

and any other supporting information required.

Subject to specific procedures set out elsewhere in FAI By-Laws Chapter 7.2 to 7.13,

nominations are to arrive no later than 60 days before the FAI Commission meeting

concerned.

After the 60 days deadline specified in 7.1.2,, if no nominations for a specific award category

has been received and subject to support according to FAI Statutes 9.1.3.2, nominations may

be made by the respective FAI Commission President up until 45 days before the FAI

Commission meeting concerned. Such a nomination, with a citation, shall be included in the

agenda for the commission meeting and shall be sent to the FAI head office.

Under extenuating circumstances the Plenary may defer the decision for one year.

7.2. AWARDS FOR BALLOONING

(Subject to approval by the FAI Ballooning Commission)

7.2.1. THE MONTGOLFIER BALLOONING DIPLOMAS

7.2.1.1. History. These Diplomas, established by FAI in 1960, are named after Joseph and Etienne

Montgolfier who built the world's first successful manned flying machine, a hot air balloon, in

1783.

7.2.1.2. Eligibility, Frequency and Number. Four Montgolfier Diplomas may be awarded annually, one

to recognise each of the following:

7.2.1.2.1. - the best sporting performance in the previous Montgolfier year in Gas Ballooning;

7.2.1.2.2. - the best sporting performance in the previous Montgolfier year in Hot Air Ballooning;

7.2.1.2.3. - the best sporting performance in the previous Montgolfier year in Roziere Ballooning.

7.2.1.2.4. - A major contribution to the development of the sport of Ballooning in general.

7.2.1.2.5. The Montgolfier year starts on November 21st and ends on November 20th (UTC).

7.2.1.3. Nomination and Approval. Procedures shall be as described in Chapter 9 of the Statutes,


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subject to the following additional conditions:

7.2.1.3.1. Each FAI Member may submit the names of four candidates, one in each of the categories

defined in 7.2.1.2. above.

7.2.1.3.2. Each candidate must be a national or resident of the nominating Member's country.

Candidates may be individuals or teams. In the case of awards for performance, teams shall

consist of a Pilot-in-Command and other Flight Crew, but at least one person in a team must

be a national or resident of the nominating Member's country. Where candidates consist of a

team of different nationalities, the nominating FAI Member shall have the written permission of

the FAI Members concerned.

7.2.1.3.3. In the event a Diploma is awarded to a team, each team member will receive a Diploma.

7.2.1.3.4. The Montgolfier Diploma may be awarded to the same individual or team more than once, but

not in the same category.

7.2.2. THE SANTOS-DUMONT GOLD AIRSHIP MEDAL

7.2.2.1. History. This medal, established in 1994, honours Alberto Santos-Dumont for his contributions

to the development of the sport of flying airships, culminating in his historic flight around the

Eiffel Tower in Paris, October 19, 1901, thus winning the Deutsch Prize.

100 medals were contributed by the Virgin Islands Aero Club.

7.2.2.2. Eligibility, Frequency and Number. One Santos-Dumont Gold Airship Medal may be awarded

annually to recognise:

7.2.2.2.1. - the best sporting performance in the previous Montgolfier year (see 7.2.1.2.5.) in airships, or

7.2.2.2.2. - a major contribution to the development of the sport of Airship flying in general.

7.2.2.2.3. A Medal may also be awarded for a series of performances which together represent a

remarkable sporting performance.


subject to the following additional conditions

7.2.2.3.1. Each FAI Member may submit the name of one candidate,

7.2.2.3.2. Each candidate must be a national or resident of the nominating Member's country.

Candidates may be individuals or teams. In the case of awards for performance, teams shall

consist of a Pilot-in-Command and other Flight Crew, but at least one person in a team must

be a national or resident of the nominating Member's country. Where candidates consist of a

team of different nationalities, the nominating FAI Member shall have the written permission of

the FAI Members concerned.

7.2.2.3.3. In the event a Medal is awarded to a team, each team member will receive a Medal.

7.3. AWARDS FOR GENERAL AVIATION

(Subject to approval by the FAI General Aviation Commission)

7.3.1. THE CHARLES LINDBERGH GENERAL AVIATION DIPLOMA

7.3.1.1. History. This Diploma was established by the FAI in 1983 on a proposal by the FAI General


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Aviation Commission.

7.3.1.2. Eligibility. The Lindbergh Diploma may be awarded annually to:

7.3.1.2.1. - individuals or organisations that have contributed significantly over a period of not less than

ten years to the progress and success of General Aviation in either air sport or

transportation, or in the work of international bodies concerned with General Aviation ; or

7.3.1.2.2. - to recognise technical breakthroughs in the field of General Aviation as an incentive toward

general progress, and for the purpose of stimulating research and development of new

concepts and equipment contributing to operational efficiency and flight safety.

7.3.1.2.3. Frequency and Number. Only one Lindbergh Diploma may be awarded annually.

7.3.1.3. Nomination and Approval. Procedures shall be as described in Chapter 9 of the Statutes.

7.4. AWARDS FOR GLIDING

(Subject to approval by the FAI Gliding Commission)

7.4.1. THE LILIENTHAL GLIDING MEDAL

7.4.1.1. History. This Medal, named after the famous early gliding pioneer Otto Lilienthal, was created

by the FAI in 1938.

7.4.1.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded for a particularly remarkable gliding performance, or eminent

services to gliding, to a currently active glider pilot who has:

7.4.1.2.1. - established an international record during the past year; or

7.4.1.2.2. - made a pioneer flight (defined as a flight which has opened new possibilities for gliding

and/or gliding techniques) ; or

7.4.1.2.3. - rendered eminent service to the sport of gliding over a significant period of time.

7.4.1.3. Frequency and Number. One Medal only may be awarded annually.


7.4.2. THE PELAGIA MAJEWSKA GLIDING MEDAL

7.4.2.1. History. This Medal was created by the FAI in 1989, following a proposal by the Aero Club of

Poland, in memory of Madame Pelagia MAJEWSKA, eminent Polish glider pilot awarded the

Lilienthal Medal for 1960, and holder of 17 world gliding records, who lost her life in an air

accident in 1988. The Medal is offered to the FAI by the Aero Club of Poland.

7.4.2.2. Eligibility. The Pelagia Majewska Medal may be awarded annually to a female glider pilot to

reward:

7.4.2.2.1. - a particularly remarkable performance in gliding during the past year, or

7.4.2.2.2. - eminent services to gliding over a long period of time.




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7.4.3 THE PIRAT GEHRIGER DIPLOMA

7.4.3.1. History. This Diploma was created by the FAI in 2000 in memory of Pirat Gehriger, former

President of the FAI Gliding Commission (then Commission Internationale de Vol à Voile

(CIVV)).

7.4.3.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded annually for eminent services to international gliding.

7.4.3.3. Frequency and Number. Normally, only one Diploma may be awarded annually. However,

exceptionally, the International Gliding Commission may recommend the award of one or two

additional diplomas.


7.5. AWARDS FOR ROTORCRAFT

(Subject to approval by the FAI Rotorcraft Commission)

7.5.1. THE FAI GOLD ROTORCRAFT MEDAL

7.5.1.1. History. This medal was established by FAI in February, 1993 upon the proposal of the FAI

Rotorcraft Commission. The provision of the medals is arranged by that Commission.

7.5.1.2. Eligibility. The medal is to reward a particularly remarkable achievement in rotorcraft including

use as a sporting vehicle, or eminent services to the development of rotorcraft over an

extended period of time.


7.5.1.4. Nomination and Approval. Nominations must arrive at the FAI Head Office by November 30 of

each year. In other respects, procedures shall be as described in Chapter 9 of the Statutes.

7.6. AWARDS FOR PARACHUTING

(Subject to approval by the FAI Parachuting Commission)

7.6.1. THE FAI GOLD PARACHUTING MEDAL

7.6.1.1. History. This Medal was established by the FAI in January 1968. The cost of the Medal was

initially covered by the revenue from a 10,000 US Dollar endowment fund provided by Mr. J.A.

Istel, President of Honour of the FAI Parachuting Commission. After the first fund ran out, the

USPA (United States Parachute Association) decided to take over the funding the medal.

7.6.1.2. Eligibility. The Medal may be awarded annually for an outstanding accomplishment in

connection with parachuting. This may be in the realm of sport, safety, or, at the option of the

Commission, an invention. It cannot be awarded to delegates to the FAI Parachuting

Commission.


7.6.1.4. Nomination and Approval. Nominations must arrive at the FAI Head Office no later than 60

days before the Parachuting Commission Meeting. In other respects, procedures shall be as

described in Chapter 9 of the Statutes.


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7.6.2. THE LEONARDO DA VINCI PARACHUTING DIPLOMA

7.6.2.1. History. This Diploma was established in 1970 by the FAI.

7.6.2.2. Eligibility. One Diploma may be awarded each year to a person who has achieved one of the

following criteria:

7.6.2.2.1. - Been at least twice an Individual Champion or a Member of a Champion Team at a First

Category Event

7.6.2.2.2. - Established at least three World Parachuting Records;

7.6.2.2.3. - Have been at least three times an FAI/IPC Official at a First Category Event (Chief Judge,

FAI Parachuting Judge, FAI Controller, International Jury Member or any combination

thereof)

7.6.2.2.4. - Have been at least three times a Competition Director at a First Category Event

7.6.2.2.5. - Have been for at least six years the Chair of an IPC Committee (IPC Internal Regulations

6.7) or an IPC Bureau Member or any combination thereof.

7.6.2.3. Frequency and Number. One Diploma only may be awarded annually.




7.6.3. FAUST VRANCIC MEDAL

7.6.3.1. History. This medal was established in 2001, following a proposal by the Aeronautical

Federation of Croatia, in memory of Faust Vrancic.

7.6.3.2. Eligibility. The Medal may be awarded, on the decision of the FAI Parachuting Commission, for

technical innovation or achievement in parachuting. It cannot be awarded to Delegates to the

FAI Parachuting Commission.

7.6.3.3. Frequency and Number. One Medal will be provided annually by the Aeronautical Federation

of Croatia.




7.7. AWARDS FOR AEROMODELLING

(Subject to approval by the FAI Aeromodelling Commission)

7.7.1. THE FAI AEROMODELLING GOLD MEDAL

7.7.1.1. History. This Medal was established in 1987.

7.7.1.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded annually to an aeromodeller of an FAI Member for outstanding

merit in organisation activities. The recipient shall have:

7.7.1.2.1. - fulfilled at least twice the function of Competition Director or a similar function at World or

Continental Championships ; or

7.7.1.2.2. - fulfilled at least three times the function of an FAI jury member at World or Continental

Championships ; or

7.7.1.2.3. - fulfilled at least five times the function of a judge or a similar function at World or

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7.7.1.2.4. - served at least three years as a delegate to the FAI Aeromodelling Commission, or served

another function therein; or

7.7.1.2.5. - shown outstanding merits in developing aeromodelling by organizational activities.


7.7.1.4. Nomination and Approval. Nominations, giving full information about the candidate's activities

up to 31st December of the preceding year, must be submitted on standard forms, available

from the FAI Head Office, and must arrive at the FAI Head Office by 15th November of each

year. In other respects, procedures shall be as described in Chapter 9 of the Statutes.

7.7.2. THE ANDREI TUPOLEV AEROMODELLING MEDAL

7.7.2.1. History. This Medal was established in 1989.

7.7.2.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded to any aeromodeller who in the same year wins the World and

National Aeromodelling Championships in the same class of models.

7.7.2.3. Frequency and Number. Not more than one medal may be awarded each year.





7.7.3. THE ALPHONSE PENAUD AEROMODELLING DIPLOMA

7.7.3.1. History. This Diploma was established by the FAI in 1979, and amended in 1980.

7.7.3.2. Eligibility. The Diploma may be awarded to an aeromodeller of a FAI Member who has:

7.7.3.2.1. - obtained at least three times consecutively the title of national champion; or

7.7.3.2.2. - obtained at least once the title of world champion; or

7.7.3.2.3. - established at least three world records; or

7.7.3.2.4. - other outstanding sporting achievements

7.7.3.3. Frequency and Number. Only one Diploma shall be awarded annually.





7.7.4. THE ANTONOV AEROMODELLING DIPLOMA

7.7.4.1. History. This Diploma was established in 1987 and is donated annually by the FAI Member of

Russia to the FAI.

7.7.4.2. Eligibility. This Diploma may be awarded to an aeromodeller of an FAI Member for technical

innovations in aeromodelling. The Antonov Diploma may be granted more than once to the

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7.7.5. THE ANDREI TUPOLEV AEROMODELLING DIPLOMA

7.7.5.1. History. This Diploma was established in 1989 and is donated annually by the FAI Member of

Russia to the FAI.

7.7.5.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded annually to an aeromodeller of an FAI Member for an outstanding

record performance in aeromodelling.






7.7.6. THE FRANK EHLING DIPLOMA

7.7.6.1. History. The Frank Ehling Diploma was established in 1999 and is donated by the Academy of

Model Aeronautics of the USA. It honours Frank V Ehling whose simple model designs have

been used successfully on three continents.

7.7.6.2. Eligibility. The Diploma may be awarded annually for outstanding accomplishment, by an

organisation or individual, in connection with the promotion of aviation through the use of flying

models.






7.8. AWARDS FOR AEROBATICS

(Subject to approval by the FAI Aerobatics Commission)

7.8.1. THE LEON BIANCOTTO AEROBATICS DIPLOMA

7.8.1.1. History. This Diploma was established in February 1993 upon the proposal of the FAI

Aerobatics Commission. Widely regarded as one of the finest aerobatics pilots of all time,

Léon Biancotto was a member of the French aerobatics team. He lost his life practising for the

first FAI World Aerobatic Championships in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia in 1960. Biancotto won

the famous Lockheed Aerobatics Trophy in England on three of the six occasions it was held.

In 1965, a competition known as the Biancotto Trophy was started and this eventually

developed into the European Aerobatics Championships.

7.8.1.2. Eligibility. The Diploma may be awarded to individuals or organisations that have contributed

significantly to the sport of aerobatics.


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7.8.1.3. Frequency and Number. Only one Biancotto Diploma may be awarded each year.

7.8.1.4. Nomination and Approval. Procedure for selecting recipients of the Diploma shall be as set out

in Chapter 9 of the Statutes.

7.9. AWARDS FOR ASTRONAUTICS

(Subject to approval by the FAI Astronautic Records Commission)

7.9.1. THE Yu. A. GAGARIN GOLD MEDAL

7.9.1.1. History. This Medal was established by the FAI in 1968 in honour of Astronaut Yu. A. Gagarin,

who performed the first space flight by man on the 12th of April 1961. He lost his life on the

27th of March 1968 in a tragic aircraft accident while carrying out a training flight.

7.9.1.2. Eligibility. The Yu. A. Gagarin Gold Medal may be awarded to an astronaut who, in the

previous year, is considered to have made the greatest achievement in Man's conquest of

Space.

7.9.1.3. Frequency and Number. Normally, one Medal only is awarded each year. Exceptionally,

2 medals may be awarded.


7.9.2. THE V. M. KOMAROV DIPLOMA

7.9.2.1. History. This Diploma was established in 1970 by the FAI to honour the memory of Soviet

Cosmonaut Komarov who participated in the world record space flight of Voskhod 1 in 1964,

and who lost his life while serving on a cosmic flight.

7.9.2.2. Eligibility. This Diploma may be awarded to astronauts, members of multi-seater crews, for

outstanding achievements in the field of exploration of outer space in the previous year.

7.9.2.3. Frequency and Number. The maximum number of crews to be recognized annually shall be

three.

7.9.2.4. Nomination and Approval. Each year, an FAI Member may submit the names of two

candidates (multi-seater crews) with supporting data. Nominations shall be processed by the

FAI Astronautic Records Commission in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Statutes.

7.9.3. THE KOROLEV DIPLOMA

7.9.3.1. History. This Diploma was established in 1988 upon a proposal by the FAI Astronautic

Records Commission.

7.9.3.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded to technicians or engineers having worked in orbit or on a

celestial body in building structures and/or their equipment, or in a non-planned restoration or

repair of a broken device to make possible the continuation of a mission, and, on this

occasion, having demonstrated human work in space.

7.9.3.3. Frequency and Number. Only one Diploma shall be awarded each year.



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7.9.4. THE ODYSSEY DIPLOMA

7.9.4.1. History. This Diploma was established in 1988 upon a proposal by the FAI Astronautic

Records Commission.

7.9.4.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded to a person or a group of persons whose actions, achievements,

or works on earth, in space, or on a celestial body have safeguarded or may safeguard human

life in space.



7.9.5. THE DIPLOMA FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN ASTRONAUTICS 7.9.5.1. History. This Diploma was established in 2016 upon a proposal by the FAI Astronautic

Records Commission.

7.9.5.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded to astronauts working as professionals (i.e. Government-funded

or perhaps as crew members of companies such as SpaceX) for their outstanding

performance in exceeding the Karman Line. Whatever their role, they would have undergone a

rigorous selection and training process after many years in prior fields of work and so their

achievement would be among the high points of their career.

7.9.5.3. Frequency and Number. Diplomas shall be awarded to astronauts after they finished their

performance.

7.9.5.4. Nomination and Approval. Applications for award of the FAI Diploma for Outstanding

Performance in Astronautics may be made at any time by the FAI Astronautic Records

Commission on a uniform application form obtainable from the FAI Secretariat. Applications

shall be subject to the approval of the FAI President or Secretary General. The Diploma may

be presented on any appropriate FAI or national occasion.

7.10. AWARDS FOR HANG-GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING

(Subject to approval by the FAI Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Commission)

7.10.1 THE PEPE LOPES MEDAL 7.10.1.1. History. This medal was established in February, 1993 in memory of Pedro Paulo "Pepe"

Lopes of Brazil who was the World Hang Gliding Champion in 1981. His energy and good

humour played a big part in developing Brazil as an important centre for international

competitions. He died during a hang gliding competition in Japan in 1991. The provision of the

medals will be arranged by the FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission.

7.10.1.2. Eligibility. The medal may be awarded for outstanding contributions to sportsmanship or

international understanding in the sport of hang gliding and paragliding. The medal will only be

awarded for truly significant acts or services and will not necessarily be awarded every year.

7.10.1.3. Frequency and Number. Only one Medal shall be awarded each year.


7.10.2. THE FAI HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING DIPLOMA


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7.10.2.1. History. This Diploma was established by the FAI in 1979.

7.10.2.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded to an individual who is considered to have made an outstanding

contribution to the development of hang gliding and/or paragliding by his or her initiative, work

or leadership in flight achievement.



7.11. AWARDS FOR MICROLIGHT AND PARAMOTOR AVIATION

(Subject to approval by the FAI Microlight and Paramotor Commission)

7.11.1. THE COLIBRI DIPLOMA 7.11.1.1. History. This Diploma was established by the FAI in 1983, on a proposal by the FAI Microlight

Commission.

7.11.1.2. Eligibility. It may be awarded each year to an individual who has made an outstanding

contribution to the development of microlight or paramotor aircraft.


7.11.1.4. Nomination and Approval. Proposals may cover any period of time up to when the proposal is

submitted. Procedures for nomination and approval shall be as described in Chapter 9 of the

Statutes.

7.11.2. THE ANN WELCH DIPLOMA

7.11.2.1. History. This Diploma was established by the FAI in 2006, on a proposal by the FAI Microlight

Commission. Ann Welch, for many years FAI Vice President and Editor of the FAI Bulletin,

played leading international roles in the development not only of Microlight and Paramotor

aviation, but also of gliding and hang-gliding. She was instrumental in creating the FAI

Microlight Commission (CIMA) and formulating the Microlight and Paramotor sporting code.

She worked tirelessly for many years in the cause of Microlight and Paramotor sport flying.

7.11.2.2. Eligibility. Diplomas may be awarded each year to the pilot or crew of a Microlight or Paramotor

who, in the opinion of CIMA, made the most meritorious flight which resulted in a Microlight or

Paramotor World record claim ratified in the year in question.

7.11.2.3. Frequency and Number. Only one Diploma shall be awarded annually for Microlights, and one

for Paramotor.

7.11.2.4. Nomination and Approval. Nominations will be considered by Commission Delegates based on

a list of eligible candidates from the official FAI World Record database. This list will be

distributed in time before the Commission Annual Meeting.

In other respects, procedures shall be as described in Chapter 9 of the Statutes, except that,

notwithstanding the provisions of Statutes 9.1.2.2., the Diploma may be awarded to the same

individual or crew more than once.

7.12. AWARDS FOR AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT


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(Subject to approval by the FAI Amateur-Built and Experimental Aircraft Commission)

7.12.1. THE PHOENIX DIPLOMA AND GROUP DIPLOMA

7.12.1.1. History. These Diplomas were established by the FAI in 1978 and 1990 respectively.

7.12.1.2. Eligibility. They may each be awarded for the best reconstruction or restoration of a vintage

(more than 30 year old) aircraft achieved by an individual amateur.in the case of the Phoenix

Diploma and by a group of any size or description (e.g. museum, sponsored group, society,

company) in the case of the Phoenix Group Diploma.

7.12.1.3. Frequency and Number. Only one Diploma and one Group Diploma may be conferred each

year.


subject to the following additional conditions :

7.12.1.4.1. Nominations shall be valid only when accompanied by a file containing:

- A description of the aircraft.

- Its history (it is desirable for the aircraft to be of some historical value).

- The name of the person or group responsible for the reconstruction or the restoration;

- The number of original aircraft built;

(The above data shall be contained on one page).

- At least one color picture and one black and white picture, minimum size: 18 cm x 24 cm,

and the negative ;

- A 3 view drawing.

7.12.1.4.2. The FAI Amateur-Built & Experimental Aircraft Commission, in making its selection, shall

consider:

- Age of the aircraft. The original prototype must predate the nomination by at least thirty

years.

- Fidelity. The aircraft must be as faithful a copy of the original as possible.

7.12.2. THE HENRI MIGNET DIPLOMA

7.12.2.1. History. Henri Mignet was a legendary French amateur aircraft builder, and designer of the

popular ‘Flying Flea’. This Diploma was established by the FAI in 1984 upon a proposal by the

FAI Amateur Built Aircraft Committee. The award commemorates and should remain in the

spirit of Henri Mignet’s “ Aviation for all” philosophy.

7.12.2.2. Eligibility. This diploma may be awarded to an amateur aircraft builder or a group of builders,

who have developed an aircraft of any category (including microlights) which has one or more

of the following characteristics:

- Low cost of operation and of building,

- Simple design (use of non-sophisticated design practices and techniques),

- Ease of construction and maintenance,

- Outstanding flying characteristics,

- Special features and innovative concept.

7.12.2.3. The proposal may involve any of the following:


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- use of "non aviation" engines

- alternate fuels

- use of alternate materials (non-aeronautical standards)

- low noise levels

7.12.2.3.1. The aircraft should have received its certificate of airworthiness or equivalent.

7.12.2.4. Frequency and Number. Only one Diploma may be awarded each year.


subject to the following additional conditions:

7.12.2.5.1. Proposals shall contain:

- a description of the aircraft – general characteristics including details of materials used,

construction methods,

- a history of its development and building,

- the names of the designer(s) and the builder(s),

- three view drawings and a minimum of three photographs taken from various angles,

- a short report of flight tests.

7.13. AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENT

7.13.1. THE ANGELO D’ARRIGO DIPLOMA

7.13.1.1. History: This Diploma was established by the FAI in 2013 following a proposal by the FAI

Environmental Commission.

7.13.1.2. Eligibility: It may be awarded to individuals or organisations that have contributed significantly

to the defense of and respect for the environment affected by air sports. The activities may

include: scientific researches, private, public or commercial events or activities, developed or

promoted directly by Pilots, sport flying Clubs, NACs or Public or Private bodies as Small and

Medium Enterprises.

7.13.1.3. Frequency and Number: Only one Diploma may be awarded each year.



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CHAPTER 8

FAI BADGES

8.1. SPORTING BADGES

8.1.1 Sporting badges shall be awarded as set forth in the Sporting Code.

8.2. COMPANION OF HONOUR BADGES

8.2.1 Companion of Honour badges shall be awarded as set forth in Chapter 9.

8.3. PAST PRESIDENT'S DISTINCTION

8.3.1 This badge shall be awarded to Past Presidents of FAI in accordance with Statutes 10.12.


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CHAPTER 9

9.1 FAI COMPANIONS OF HONOUR

9.1.1 APPOINTMENT

9.1.1.1. All FAI Companions of Honour appointed under rules applying prior to 31 December 1994 shall

retain their status indefinitely.

9.1.1.2. The President of FAI may each year propose to the General Conference persons he considers

suitable for appointment as Companions of Honour. Acceptance by the General Conference

shall constitute appointment.

9.1.1.3. Appointments shall be for life unless cancelled by the General Conference in accordance with

Section 2.11.1.2.3. of the Statutes.

9.1.1.4. General Conference may appoint a co-ordinator for the FAI Companion of Honour programme,

taking into account the results of an electronic ballot amongst Companions of Honour, held

once every 3 years under arrangements made by the Secretary General.

9.1.2. PRIVILEGES

9.1.2.1. Each FAI Companion of Honour shall receive a numbered diploma and badge to be presented

as follows :

9.1.2.1.1. – Preferably, and with the consent of the FAI Member concerned, at the earliest possible

Annual General Conference.

9.1.2.1.2. – Alternatively, at the Headquarters of the FAI Member concerned.

9.1.2.1.3. – If agreed upon by the FAI President and the FAI Member concerned, at some other

suitable occasion.

9.1.2.2. An FAI Companion of Honour shall be on the mailing lists of all official publications of FAI and

shall have access to all sporting events.

9.1.2.3. An FAI Companion of Honour shall be entitled to attend all General Conferences of FAI as an

Observer.

9.1.2.4. An FAI Companion of Honour shall be entitled to receive all discounts and other special

arrangements accorded to any approved Observer at a General Conference.

9.1.2.5. At Annual General Conferences, Companions of Honour shall be recognised as such, and a

special seating area at the opening ceremony reserved for their use.


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9.1.3. FUNCTIONS

9.1.3.1 Companions of Honour may elect biannually 3 of their number to serve as members of

the FAI Awards Advisory Group.

9.1.3.2 Elections for the FAI Awards Advisory Group shall be carried out by electronic ballot

under arrangements made by the FAI Secretary General. For an election to be declared valid, a

minimum of 10 Companions of Honour must return their ballot.

9.1.3.3 The Awards Advisory Group may examine all nominations for the FAI Gold Air Medal and the

FAI Diploma for Outstanding Airmanship, and for any other FAI Awards, which fall outside the

sphere of responsibility of an FAI Commission. It may determine, and advise the FAI Vice

Presidents, whether or not each nomination meets the minimum criteria laid down for the award

in By-Laws. However, it shall not make any comparative evaluation of the respective merits of

different nominations for an award.

9.1.3.4 The Awards Advisory Group may make recommendations to the FAI Executive Board

concerning the creation, abolition or restructuring of FAI awards, provided that these do not fall

within the province of a particular FAI Commission.

9.2 PATRONS OF FAI

9.2.1. GENERAL

9.2.1.1. FAI may give recognition to companies and other entities, such as research institutes that wish

to support FAI and the federation’s aims and objectives, as detailed in Statute 1.2., by

appointing them as “Silver”, “Gold” or “Platinum” Patrons of FAI.

9.2.1.2. The procedures for application, and the privileges and benefits offered to Patrons of FAI are

set forth below.

9.2.2. APPLICATION

9.2.2.1. To obtain the status of Patron of FAI, the applicant company or entity shall forward to the FAI

Head Office a letter of application appropriately signed by one or more duly authorised

signatories. This application shall be accompanied by :

9.2.2.1.1. - the company’s latest annual report,

9.2.2.1.2. - the names and contact details of the primary Contact Person(s) to whom all correspondence

will be addressed,

9.2.2.1.3. - the address of its headquarters,

9.2.2.1.4. - a reply to the FAI Patron questionnaire,

9.2.2.1.5. - the payment for the support fees for the category in which the application is made. If the

application is not accepted, the payment shall be returned in full. If the application is

referred to a different category than the one requested, and the applicant agrees to this, the

balance of dues shall be paid by the applicant or refunded by the FAI as the case may be.

9.2.2.2. Acceptance of these applications shall be decided by the FAI Executive Board.


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9.2.2.3 FAI may also initiate the designation of a company or entity as a Patron for a defined period of

time, in recognition of services rendered.

9.2.3. PRIVILEGES

9.2.3.1. Each Patron of FAI shall enjoy Platinum, Gold, or Silver privileges as defined by the General

Conference and published on the FAI website, for a period of time proportional to the support

fees paid. The General Conference shall normally delegate to the Executive Board the power

to modify these privileges in the light of developing circumstances.

9.2.4. SUPPORT FEES

9.2.4.1. The support fees payable by each category of Patrons of FAI shall be established by the

General Conference.

9.2.4.2. Only Patrons of FAI that have satisfied all their financial obligations to the FAI will be able to

enjoy the privileges listed in 11.3.

9.2.5. RESIGNATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS

9.2.5.1. Submittal by Patron

9.2.5.1.1. Resignation may be submitted to the FAI Head Office not later than the last day of December

of any year by registered letter signed by the authorised signing officials of the resigning

Patron. For those paying annually, the support fees for the current year, if not paid yet, shall be

due. If resignations are received after the first day of January, support fees for the following

year shall be payable.

9.2.5.2. Cancellation by FAI

9.2.5.2.1. General Conference may cancel the appointment of a Patron if the Patron has failed to satisfy

its financial obligations to the FAI, or has opposed the ideals, concepts or Statutes of FAI.

9.3 PRESIDENTS OF HONOUR OF FAI

9.3.1. Any representation of FAI or attendance of an event as FAI President of Honour is based on a

prior approval (including budget aspects) by the FAI President.

9.3.2. Identification as President of Honour – using their personal email (and postal as applicable)

address e.g. in email signatures or business cards.

9.3.3. When speaking at events they are at all times representing the FAI President.

9.3.4. Travel reimbursement policies to be applied.

9.3.5. Report about events attended to be sent to the FAI President.


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CHAPTER 10

FAI RECOMMENDED VENUES

10.1. GENERAL

10.1.1. The FAI may give recognition to deserving venues such as museum collections, special

exhibitions, etc, which educate the public, particularly children and young people, in the history

and practice of air sport, aeronautics (including commercial and military aviation) and

astronautics.

10.1.2. The criteria for recommendation of venues, and the procedures for application are set forth

below.

10.2. CRITERIA

10.2.1. To be eligible for FAI recommendation, a venue must fulfil the following criteria:

10.2.1.1. Contain a significant aeronautical / astronautical collection, consisting predominantly of original

artifacts (although a small proportion of replica aircraft may also be included).

10.2.1.2. Organise programs or events designed specifically for children and young people.

10.2.1.3. Catalogue its collection and arrange its displays in a logical manner, with due regard to

historical context.

10.2.1.4. Have ready access to a person trained as a researcher, curator or conservator.

10.3 PROCEDURES

10.3.1. FAI Members or FAI Commissions may make proposals for FAI recommendation of venues on

standard application forms available from the FAI Head Office.

10.3.2. Applications from FAI Members shall be signed by Presidents or Secretaries General.

Applications from FAI Commissions shall be signed by Commission Presidents, who shall

certify that they have obtained the consent of the FAI Member affected.

10.3.3. All applications shall include a signed declaration stating that the venue has been inspected by

a suitably qualified person nominated by the FAI Member, and that the criteria listed in 10.2

above have been satisfied.

10.3.4. Applications shall be forwarded to the FAI Head Office, accompanied by an initial fee of 100

CHF for the first year (bank details are available on the application form). A fee of 50 CHF will


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then be invoiced each year to secure continued participation in the program and to receive a

certificate for the following year.

10.3.5. In order to assure the validity and continuity of the program and therefore of the

recommendation by FAI, a questionnaire will be sent in December each year to the venue to

confirm that the criteria listed in 10.2 above continue to be met.

10.3.6. The FAI Executive Board is responsible for approving the applications. The FAI Education

Expert Group may be consulted and make recommendations to the FAI Executive Board upon

request.

10.3.7. Following approval, a certificate, valid for one year, will be established and forwarded to the

venue.

10.3.8. The FAI Executive Board may at any time withdraw FAI recommendation of a venue if

evidence shows that the criteria in 10.2 are no longer met.

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